Oh, I wasn't aware of that.
Would ashes suffice? I can have someone collect the ashes for you.
They might still be of use, she continued.
Dong Jua had been of great assistance to him, having saved her life with healing potions during a perilous moment.
In her heart, while she could not claim to be willing to sacrifice herself for him, she regarded him as a benefactor and hope to repay him in some manner.
There's no need for that.
Just ensure that any powerful species corpses are saved for me under safe conditions.
Of course, Fongghao reiterated.
By the way, brother How, I have a map titled desolate battlefield.
I lack the capability to explore it, so I shall pass it on to you, Dong Ji recalled, thinking of her newly acquired map.
Once again, she opened the trading page, and soon the map was visible for trade.
After completing the transaction, the map appeared in Fong possession.
Map: Desolate Battlefield.
Type: Single Page Map.
Description: A once thriving city has transformed into a graveyard where 500,000 civilians and hundreds of thousands of soldiers lie buried.
Blood has stained the earth a crimson hue with corpses scattered across the hills and valleys.
Upon reading the description, he understood that the map led to a perilous location.
Given Dong Jua's current capabilities, she could barely manage to conquer the ancient tombs near her territory.
Thus, sending her troops to tackle the desolate battlefield would truly be beyond her means and could result in injury or significant losses, leaving her as a mere figurehead.
Therefore, she preferred not to take such risks in the future.
It was far more prudent to entrust the map to Fong Hao, the foremost in the region, who might possess the means to conquer it.
Fong Hao recorded the map, setting his sights on the northwestern area, which was indeed a considerable distance from his territory.
Gazing upon the introduction of the desolate battlefield, Fong Hao felt a stir within his heart.
According to the description, this place was once a battleground where countless souls perished, tens of thousands, in fact.
The entire expanse of land has under the shroud of death transformed into a barren wasteland.
Had this site remained untouched by human hands, it would undoubtedly be rich with shadow stones, thereby alleviating a shortage of these stones, which hindered the upgrading and construction of his necroantic edififices.
Exploration was inevitable, but not at this moment.
It was not fear of the dangers that the desolate battlefield posed that deterred him.
Rather, the location marked on a map was not nearby.
to charge forth with his undead army would not be a trivial endeavor as they would likely face attacks from other living factions along the way, leading to a myriad of troublesome situations.
Fonggho's strategy was to prioritize stable growth.
His advantages were quite apparent, and it was merely a matter of time before he surpassed the indigenous powers to become the preeminent force in this region.
Very well, thank you.
I shall explore it when I am capable, Fongghao replied.
All right, brother.
How I'll save some good treasures for you in the future.
Came the response from Don Jaua.
After a few polite exchanges, they ended their conversation.
Fong Ho pondered for a moment before sending another message to Jeang Bin.
Directly sharing the map coordinates of the desolate battlefield.
Jeang Bin arranged for some personnel to explore this area and chart the route he dispatched.
Jeang Bin, currently a lord under Fong Hao, could also be described as the governing official of a subordinate city.
The city he managed now belonged to Lee Tong and was situated to the west of Fong Hao's main city relatively closer to the desolate battlefield.
Received, I will promptly arrange for an exploration team, Jeang Bin replied.
Shortly after, he sent another message.
Boss, could we procure some horses? The efficiency of transporting wheat from the subordinate villages via human drawn carts is far too low.
Jang Bin's current city was considerably better than the one he had previously overseen with ample provisions.
His responsibilities merely involved coordinating the farmers labor and mobilizing forces to safeguard the city and its villages.
Naturally, Jang Bin was astute enough to recognize that everything here belonged to Fong Hao.
If Fong Hao appointed him as the governing official, then that was precisely what he was.
And he struggled even with the tasks of a farmer.
Thus, he remained diligent in his duties, wary of any missteps that could jeopardize his current standing.
"Very well, I will arrange for some to be sent to you shortly.
Also, keep an eye on the silkworms and see if there are any nearby villages that raise them," Fonghao instructed.
Simultaneously, he unlocked the construction permission for these stable in the Lord's book for Jeang Bin.
Understood.
Boss, Jeang Bin acknowledged before ending the conversation.
Turning to a nearby maid, Fongghao commanded, "Summon Blood Hunter.
" "Certainly, master," the rabbit maid replied, bouncing away to fetch Blood Hunter.
Moments later, a gust of air swept through as Blood Hunter with his enormous bat-like wings landed gracefully before the Lord<unk>'s mansion.
Upon entering, I bowed deeply and said, "My lord, please give your orders.
Jeang Bin's territory requires a number of horses.
Kindly send him 10.
As you wish, my lord.
The horses within the territory are few with the majority being raised in the Pigman village.
Initially, let us dispatch 10 to him and later transport more from Pigman village.
Blood Hunter exited the lord's manor and proceeded to the stables, directing the skeletal soldiers to secure the horses onto the dragon's back.
Although the horses of the territory do not fear the undead, this arrangement still caused considerable chaos.
Ultimately, 10 horses were tightly bound and secured to the dragon's back, rising into the sky amidst their terrified Winnies, soaring towards the city where Jeang Bin resided.
As Funghouse stepped out of the Lord's manor, he gazed in astonishment at the skeletal dragon soaring overhead, accompanied by the distressed Winnies of the horses.
Goodness, there are so few horses in the territory.
I hope they don't perish.
After Blood Hunter's departure, the wealthy skeletal merchant approached once more.
My lord, I bring two orders for your consideration.
Would you like to accept them? Order: Exquisite corpse rejuvenation coffin 100.
Order.
Requirement: Exquisite Corpse Rejuvenation Coffin 100.
Transaction reward 1000.
Warfire coins, BloodClan Influence 10.
Chapter 154.
The shock of the crushed skull.
Even in the absence of the subsequent markings of the blood clan, Fong Hao could readily deduce their involvement.
The undead, while possessing a need for coffins, favored intricately inscribed stone or bronze sarcophagi crafted to preserve their corporeal forms.
Such a lavish and comfortable burial casket, however, could only be desired by the Blood Clan, who held extravagant standards for their existence.
This distinction starkly illustrates the fundamental divergence between the undead and the blood clan.
The blood clan enjoys an ancient vitality, yet continues to relish the indulgences of mortal life.
In contrast, the undying undead seemed to transcend such realms, having shed worldly desires upon achieving immortality.
The decision to engage in any endeavor hinges entirely on its intrinsic value rather than mere enjoyment.
Fongghow opened the Lord's book and navigated to the crafting section.
As anticipated, he discovered the blueprint for the exquisite burial casket, a design he had previously recalled.
"Let us proceed to your location," he declared, making his way toward the trading guild with duo gene trailing behind.
"Upon receiving the order, Fong, how commence production at the warehouse.
Exquisite burial casket, 12 hardwood planks, six leathers, five cotton, six quality fabrics.
Quality fabrics have a chance of being produced during the weaving process by the tailor.
Over the recent period, the efforts of 101 tailor had amassed a sufficient quantity of quality fabrics, perfectly aligning with today's manufacturing needs.
Quantity produced one 100fold amplification triggered acquired exquisite burial casket X101.
A series of black lacquered coffins materialized within the warehouse half-hazardly arranged around space.
He handed over the order to a skeletal merchant who promptly vanished with all 100 coffins on route to the blood clan stronghold.
Just as the skeletal merchant departed for the blood clan, a message from the lord's book emerged.
It was a private message from Jeang Bin.